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To Tag or Not: Etiquette for Facebook Photos

Community Manager — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:39:00 GMT

Smartphone cameras, Instagram and Hipstamatic: the ease of capturing digital photos is creating a nation of paparazzi-like photogs, snapping away every minute of the day. But while celebrities court cameras and the white-hot spotlight, not everyone appreciates being photographed, or tagged in images online.

To Tag or Not?

When is it okay to tag people on Facebook, or other photo sharing sites, and when should you hold back? Ask two different people and you're likely to get two different answers. Some people believe you should always ask for permission before you take or post photos. Ditto for tagging people. Others think posting photos (as long as they are flattering) is always fine. Still others have different rules for posting photos of young children then they do adults.

Since no hard-and-fast rules exist, use commonsense. Our past post, Photo Finish: What to Keep Off of Facebook, helps spell out what images to avoid posting online.

To avoid further pitfalls, check out the advice in these useful resources:

Finally, if you are concerned about what photos of you may be popping up on Facebook, check out our newest productivity tool: the Pendaflex Tag Tamer. This free, user-friendly app easily finds and removes unwanted photos. Never be embarrassed by a Facebook photo again.

How do you decide what photos to post and tag on Facebook? Has anyone ever tagged you in an embarrassing photo? Share your thoughts here and on the Pendaflex Facebook page.

Photo Finish: What to Keep Off of Facebook

Community Manager — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:59:00 GMT

We've all heard the horror stories of unwanted or embarrassing photos popping up on Facebook. Witness the case of a Florida fireman who was recently investigated after his boss saw pictures of his minor children on Facebook posing with alcoholic beverages. Puts your own recent "bad hair day" photo into perspective doesn't it?

Knowing that the new Facebook Timeline format makes photos more visible and discoverable than ever, we recently launched the Pendaflex Tag Tamer, a free, user-friendly app for finding and removing unwanted photos.

The Tag Tamer streamlines the search process, letting users search for photos by month and year as well as by others tagged in the same photo. So say good-bye to manually scrolling through countless photos and hello to a one-click search that gathers photos in one easy-to-see window.

Once you have your photos neatly corralled, review them for suitability. While individuals may differ on what constitutes an acceptable photo, experts offer these useful guidelines.

No nudity or scantily clad images
Think twice about posting pictures of alcohol consumption, even if you're of legal age. Ditto for tobacco use.
No illegal activities
Think twice about images with apparel showcasing political or religious slogans.
Keep intimate shots intimate (birth pictures, children in bathtubs, couples kissing, etc. fall into this category)
Delete image that make you uncomfortable with your appearance (bad hair day, eyes closed, goofy facial expression.)

Use commonsense when reviewing pictures, asking yourself the "New York Times" question: how would I feel if this image was on the front page of the New York Times? Then, delete or keep accordingly.

How do you manage your images on Facebook? Has anyone ever tagged you in an embarrassing photo? Share your thoughts here and on the Pendaflex Facebook page.

Tame Unwanted Facebook Photos

Community Manager — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:57:00 GMT

Smartphones, with their built-in digital cameras, have made for a snap-happy world. Last New Year's Eve alone an estimated 750 million pictures were posted to Facebook. Odds are not every photo was flattering: too much "Auld Lang Syne" can look pretty embarrassing in the light of day.

Given how easy it is to be tagged in Facebook photos for the world to see, it's critical to manage how your image is presented on the social media giant. Putting your best face forward on Facebook is more than just mere vanity; it's as critical to your professional reputation as impeccable references and a polished resume. Consider the following:

Recruiters and hiring managers are increasingly using Facebook to screen prospective hires.
Ninety percent of hiring managers check out potential candidates' social media accounts.
Seventy percent of hiring managers have rejected a candidate because of inappropriate Facebook content.
Facebook's new Timeline format makes photos more visible and discoverable than ever.

So how to keep all those "bad hair day" photos off Facebook once and for all? Try the Pendaflex Tag Tamer, a free, user-friendly app for finding and removing unwanted photos.

The Tag Tamer streamlines the search process, letting users search for photos by month and year as well as by others tagged in the same photo. The Pendaflex Tag tamer is faster, and more efficient, than the Facebook default method for removing pictures.

Job hunters, college grads with an active "virtual" life and anyone with friends and family who are always snapping digital pictures will want to visit the Pendaflex Facebook page to download the free app. Get ready to say good-bye to unwanted or embarrassing photos for good.

How do you manage your images on Facebook? Has anyone ever tagged you in an embarrassing photo? Share your thoughts here and on the Pendaflex Facebook page.